Penicillin - getting prescribing right for children.

Australian Prescriber
Mona MostaghimGreg Rowles

Abstract

Penicillins are commonly prescribed to children. Recommendations in the product information may not be the most appropriate doses for children and may list clinical indications that are preferably treated with other antibioticsReputable guidelines, for example Therapeutic Guidelines: Antibiotic, offer up-to-date advice on optimal choice, route, dosage and duration of oral penicillins in childrenIn most instances, the child’s weight should be used to calculate the dose in mg per kg without exceeding the maximum adult doseWhen prescribing higher weight-based doses of amoxicillin or flucloxacillin, check the volume of oral liquid required to complete a treatment course to ensure adequate supply

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Feb 2, 2021·International Journal of Pharmaceutics·Kwadwo Amanor MfoafoHossein Omidian

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